[FMCS]

Rediculous! So much garbage to tear down in this city and they destroy a beautiful old church instead! How is it not designated as a heritage building??

 

[someMidTowner]

Rediculous! So much garbage to tear down in this city and they destroy a beautiful old church instead! How is it not designated as a heritage building??

It is heritage designated, and a large portion of it will be preserved. I stopped by and shot photos of the teardown yesterday. Expect a front page story shortly.

 

[Waterloo_Guy]

It shouldn't be modified at all. It's a beautiful old church that should be maintained and used for something, religious or otherwise. This is one of the few redevelopments that really bothers me.

 

[someMidTowner]

As promised (with photos): http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2016/11/rear-deer-park-church-coming-down-blue-diamond-condo

 

[stjames2queenwest]

I think it's a neat concept. The courtyard seems promising. I wish the tower was more elegant or special. Would have been nice if it had an elaborate crown.

 

[Edward Skira]

Today.

 

[DonValleyRainbow]

A major central beam in the back of the church fell today, a video was just posted on Twitter.

 

[A Torontonian Now]

Demolition of the church continues:

 

[Jasonzed]

From a few weeks ago...

 

[Momin]

Update: http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2017/02/deer-park-united-church-demolition-reveals-glimpse-past

 

[DonValleyRainbow]

I don't get how they're going to remove that roof while respecting the historic arches supporting it.

 

[Sarah B.]

I don't get how they're going to remove that roof while respecting the historic arches supporting it.

Do you think they are going to demolish the roof before breaking ground on the parking?

 

[Benito]

Today.

 

[Edward Skira]

 

[Edward Skira]

Yesterday.